Communications Home Security System User Manual

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Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material

for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt

as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during

the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole

discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the

product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred

when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.

The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages arising

from the use of or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the fitting or

removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with

its use are the responsibility of the end user. This warranty applies to the original purchaser

of the product only and is not transferable to any third party. Unauthorized end user or

third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will

render all warranties void.

By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty. Where

applicable by local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.

Swann Communications USA Inc.

12636 Clark Street

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA

Swann Communications PTY. LTD.

Building 4, 650 Church Street,

Richmond, Victoria 3121

Australia

Warranty Information

Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com

Telephone Helpdesk

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on time zones and the

current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time.

USA toll free

1-800-627-2799

(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)

(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)

(F 6am-2pm US PT)

USA Exchange & Repairs

1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 138 324

(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)

(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)

(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)

NEW ZEALAND toll free

0800 479 266

INTERNATIONAL

+61 3 8412 4610

SW242-WDV / SW242-WRA

SW244-WDS / SW244-WDW

www.swannsecurity.com

RedAlert

Single Channel Security

Monitoring Kit

Operating Instructions

™

Advanced security made easy

SR242-WDV-10006-060809

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Helpdesk / Technical Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.
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Before You Begin Technical Specifications FCC Verification: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PAGE 3
Tips and Tricks Table of Contents Placing your Security Stickers One of the most effective aspects of having a security system is the deterring of would be thieves or intruders. Many potential threats will think twice when they see that your home is protected by one of the most respected names in security systems. To this end, we’ve included a few Swann Security Stickers in your box.
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Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the RedAlert! This single channel video recorder is a terrific value for money security solution, as well as being easy to install, use and transport from location to location.
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Troubleshooting Layout of the RedAlert Problem: I can only record images/video from one camera! Solution: The RedAlert can only record one camera at a time. While it is possible to monitor two cameras at once (one wired, one wireless) it is not possible to record both at once. If using PIP (Picture in Picture) MODE, the RedAlert will record images/video from the primary selected camera only. Problem: The RedAlert will only pick up one of my wireless cameras.
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About the Wired PNP-50 Your RedAlert may have come with the wired PNP50TM. If so, read on to learn about your camera and how best to install it! The PNP-50TM captures color images during the day, and switches to black & white at night. It can see up to 16ft (5m) in the dark using its built-in infrared LEDs.
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Playing Back Images and Videos About the Wireless Camera There are two ways to view images and videos captured by the RedAlert. One way is to view them through the RedAlert (and the TV that the RedAlert is connected to) and the other is to simply take the SD card out of the RedAlert, and insert it into an SD card reader attached to your computer. Your RedAlert may have come with the Wireless Camera. If so, you’ll want to read this section on how to install and use the Camera.
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Connecting Power and Cameras Advanced Motion Detection Settings Motion Detect Sensitivity The RedAlert’s MOTION DETECTION threshold can be configured. This means that you can choose exactly how much motion the RedAlert needs to detect before it will start capturing images. This is a setting that should be defined carefully, as if the setting is too low insignificant events (such as a passing bird or a minor interference event) may trigger the RedAlert to record.
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Advanced Motion Detection Settings Motion Detection Say you’re monitoring your yard, and right next to the gate you want to watch there’s a tree blowing in the wind, which constantly triggers the motion detection. Perhaps your watching a hallway, and your pet cat continually sets off the motion detection, and you only want to record humans.
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Capture Format Wireless Cameras and Interference The RedAlert can record in one of two formats: it can either record still images (in JPEG format) or 10 second video recordings (as AVI files). If the image coming from your wireless Camera is distorted, you’ve probably discovered the bane of analog wireless technologies: interference. To help you get as much out of your RedAlert system as it’s capable of delivering, here’s a brief rundown of what interference is, and how you can try to minimise it.
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Capture Format Wireless Cameras and Interference The RedAlert can record in one of two formats: it can either record still images (in JPEG format) or 10 second video recordings (as AVI files). If the image coming from your wireless Camera is distorted, you’ve probably discovered the bane of analog wireless technologies: interference. To help you get as much out of your RedAlert system as it’s capable of delivering, here’s a brief rundown of what interference is, and how you can try to minimise it.
PAGE 12
Advanced Motion Detection Settings Motion Detection Say you’re monitoring your yard, and right next to the gate you want to watch there’s a tree blowing in the wind, which constantly triggers the motion detection. Perhaps your watching a hallway, and your pet cat continually sets off the motion detection, and you only want to record humans.
PAGE 13
Connecting Power and Cameras Advanced Motion Detection Settings Motion Detect Sensitivity The RedAlert’s MOTION DETECTION threshold can be configured. This means that you can choose exactly how much motion the RedAlert needs to detect before it will start capturing images. This is a setting that should be defined carefully, as if the setting is too low insignificant events (such as a passing bird or a minor interference event) may trigger the RedAlert to record.
PAGE 14
Playing Back Images and Videos About the Wireless Camera There are two ways to view images and videos captured by the RedAlert. One way is to view them through the RedAlert (and the TV that the RedAlert is connected to) and the other is to simply take the SD card out of the RedAlert, and insert it into an SD card reader attached to your computer. Your RedAlert may have come with the Wireless Camera. If so, you’ll want to read this section on how to install and use the Camera.
PAGE 15
About the Wired PNP-50 Your RedAlert may have come with the wired PNP50TM. If so, read on to learn about your camera and how best to install it! The PNP-50TM captures color images during the day, and switches to black & white at night. It can see up to 16ft (5m) in the dark using its built-in infrared LEDs.
PAGE 16
Troubleshooting Layout of the RedAlert Problem: I can only record images/video from one camera! Solution: The RedAlert can only record one camera at a time. While it is possible to monitor two cameras at once (one wired, one wireless) it is not possible to record both at once. If using PIP (Picture in Picture) MODE, the RedAlert will record images/video from the primary selected camera only. Problem: The RedAlert will only pick up one of my wireless cameras.
PAGE 17
Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the RedAlert! This single channel video recorder is a terrific value for money security solution, as well as being easy to install, use and transport from location to location.
PAGE 18
Tips and Tricks Table of Contents Placing your Security Stickers One of the most effective aspects of having a security system is the deterring of would be thieves or intruders. Many potential threats will think twice when they see that your home is protected by one of the most respected names in security systems. To this end, we’ve included a few Swann Security Stickers in your box.
PAGE 19
Before You Begin Technical Specifications FCC Verification: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Helpdesk / Technical Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.